It's beauuuuutiful!
Thank you, Sir Philippe, for signing my copy!
Wow - wow - wow... is all I can say, and also "Thank you" again for the tremendous amount of time and energy you put forth to have this come to fruition.
Ernie
Just received my "Slot Car Dreams" book!
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Posted 01 April 2021 - 09:12 PM
I just started to browse and on the title page it states that our illustrious member Sir Don Siegel did the editing of the book.
I wanted to extend my gratitude and sincere "Thanks" for his tremendous contribution in getting this book produced.
I'm just acknowledging your contribution, Don!
Thanks again!
Ernie
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Posted 02 April 2021 - 03:29 PM
Got my signed copy today. Great book. Fabulous pictures and a great reference book.
Philippe, thanks for all of your work that went into the book.
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Posted 02 April 2021 - 04:19 PM
Just opened mine. At last!
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Posted 02 April 2021 - 10:38 PM
I got mine today too. This is a work of art! Thanks Doc, for a beautiful piece of literature that will be with me forever. Yes, it took some time to be completed but so did the Sistine Chapel. I am grateful for all your work. 
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Posted 02 April 2021 - 10:53 PM
I'm dying here... I haven't received my copy yet...
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Posted 02 April 2021 - 11:43 PM
I received mine today! I started browsing though it and really like it!
But what really surprised me is Steve Deiters' memory of Pete Zimmerman and I. I had never seen his written memory before and really struck me as it’s life lessons learned and applied, something many slot racers have done. That was just another few daze of the very memorable journey that encompassed three weeks of my life. Three weeks that definitely influenced myself and a brief part ot it, Steve. Thanks, Steve!
I made the book!!
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Posted 03 April 2021 - 01:55 AM
That's fantastic, Tom, and so very cool!
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Posted 03 April 2021 - 12:28 PM
Had to go out and change my Dan Gurney for president bumper sticker to Philippe the magnificant.Book of the year!Long time ago ,told mom they would write a book about us,were even in it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanks Marty P................
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Posted 03 April 2021 - 08:30 PM
I'm dying here... I haven't received my copy yet...
Agreed, mine should come on the 6th. I can't wait!
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Posted 04 April 2021 - 12:53 PM
Got mine yesterday. Well worth the wait.
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Posted 05 April 2021 - 04:57 AM
I guess I better start saving up for one.
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Posted 05 April 2021 - 07:16 AM
Tony, quit smoking those cigars for a month or two. 
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Posted 05 April 2021 - 06:14 PM
I heard a light tapping at my door about 5 PM today. It was Tina, the same wonderful USPS mailperson I've had for almost thirty years.
The box she was holding wouldn't fit into my fairly large mailbox, so she was bringing it and my other mail to the door.
"Thanks, Tina. I've been waiting for this package for quite a while."
"How long did it take?" she asked.
I thought a moment and said, "Almost twelve years..."
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Posted 05 April 2021 - 07:34 PM
Mine came today also! It is a fantastic book. Thank you, Phillipe, and anyone else who helped make it happen. It will serve me for many years to come.
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Posted 05 April 2021 - 07:37 PM
Yep, mine came today, too, AWESOME! 
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Posted 06 April 2021 - 10:28 AM
New arrival today at 11:02 EST. 3 lbs 2 oz., 16 inches long. Upon further inspection, inside wrapped in green bubble wrap. Removed bubble wrap and protected by another white cardboard box. Opened the box and found a great cover photo on a book wrapped in clear cellophane.
To be continued...
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Posted 06 April 2021 - 10:49 AM
Slot Car Dreams has arrived in west-central NJ!
Thanks so much, Philippe, for signing my book.,It will be a treasured volume in my home.
Thanks so much, Philippe, for signing my book.,It will be a treasured volume in my home.
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Posted 06 April 2021 - 11:19 AM
I've had mine sitting around unopened for almost a week until I finally found the time to clean off an area large enough to be able to set it down and comfortably open it! Philippe has shown me little snippets from time to time but I really didn't know what to expect. I spent about an hour just glancing over the superb pics and commentary and it is truly awesome! I hope to actually sit down this weekend and actually start reading it! Even someone not really interested in slot cars will find this book fascinating.
Basically an encyclopedia of early slot car history with wonderful and colorful photos of all the people and all the cars!
Congrats to Philippe and Scott on a spectacular effort!
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Posted 06 April 2021 - 11:46 AM
How are you guys getting signed copies of the new book?
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Posted 06 April 2021 - 12:35 PM
How are you guys getting signed copies of the new book?
Offer Philippe $10 to sign it, or offer $20 to NOT sign it!
Sorry, old joke, and still makes me laugh! Got my copy here and two for friends in the UK. Hope to open soon and really looking forward to it!
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Posted 06 April 2021 - 12:39 PM
Got my book today! Awesome job, PdL!
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Posted 06 April 2021 - 01:34 PM
Hi Jeff!
How are you guys getting signed copies of the new book?
I received an email from Electric Dreams, informing me that the book was soon to be mailed out, and if I wanted a signed copy to reply immediately because Philippe was to sign only 50 copies.
Ernie
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